Constance v. Louisiana Power & Light Co.

This is an appeal from a judgment maintaining an exception of no cause of action.

The petition alleges in substance that plaintiff, intending to become a passenger of the defendant street railway company7 approached the front end of the car, which was the customary way for passengers to enter, but that her foot caught in the fender, causing her to fall and sustain the injuries for which she sues. She alleged that the accident was due solely to the fact that the car was unlighted, compelling her to board it in the dark.

It is contended that, since Act No. 119 of 1912 requires all street railways…